Law and Justice is conducting intensive consultations on selecting a candidate for prime minister, while polls indicate sustained support for Mateusz Morawiecki despite the party leader's reluctance. Simultaneously, the ruling camp faces a crisis: the newly established Parliamentary Club of the Center, formed from Poland 2050, has elected its leadership. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Finance distances itself from the Left's proposal to introduce a new health tax.

Morawiecki's Polling Lead

Despite reports of being crossed off by the chairman, Mateusz Morawiecki remains the favorite among PiS voters for the prime minister position.

Formalization of the Center Club

Mirosław Suchoń became the leader of the new parliamentary club, sealing the split in Szymon Hołownia's party.

Resistance to Health Tax

Andrzej Domański ruled out that the Left's proposal for a new levy is currently a subject of government work.

Pope Plans Travels

The Vatican announced the schedule of Francis's visits to Africa and Europe after the conclusion of the Jubilee Year.

Within Law and Justice, a debate is ongoing over the future leader of the electoral list. Although Jarosław Kaczyński reportedly personally crossed Mateusz Morawiecki off the list of potential prime ministerial candidates, the latest public opinion polls show that it is the former prime minister who enjoys the greatest trust among right-wing voters. Małgorzata Wassermann, a PiS MP, is calming the mood, stating that "no one has crossed anyone off" and allowing for the possibility of a female nominee. Among potential successors, the name of Przemysław Czarnek also appears, whose supporters see him as a strong leader capable of consolidating party structures. In the Polish parliamentary-cabinet system, the party winning the elections nominates a candidate for prime minister, but the final composition of the government must receive a vote of confidence in the Sejm. Historically, party leaders have often opted to appoint "technical" heads of cabinet, allowing them to retain real power in the hands of the party chairman. Meanwhile, the ruling coalition is grappling with internal fragmentation. A group of MPs who left Poland 2050 has formalized their presence in parliament by establishing the Parliamentary Club of the Center. Mirosław Suchoń was elected as the group's chairman. Politicians from the Civic Coalition officially downplay this split, emphasizing the need to maintain government stability. In the economic sphere, a dispute has emerged over healthcare funding. The Left is pushing for the introduction of a health tax to replace the current contribution, but Finance Minister Andrzej Domański stressed that this is not currently a government project, and the priority remains fixing the "Clean Air" program. „Uważam, że dzisiaj w Prawie i Sprawiedliwości jest moment wielkiej dyskusji. To nie jest tak, że jedna osoba decyduje wbrew wszystkim innym faktom.” (I believe that today in Law and Justice, there is a moment of great discussion. It is not the case that one person decides against all other facts.) — Małgorzata Wassermann In the international arena, the Holy See confirmed Pope Francis's plans for 2026. The Holy Father, after the conclusion of the jubilee, plans an extensive pilgrimage to Africa, as well as visits to Spain and Monaco. This information coincides with media reports about the Vatican's need for a diplomatic offensive in the African Great Lakes Region.

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